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NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN TOURISM AND TRAVEL

LEVEL

05

Diploma in Tourism and Travel  offers a business management view of New Zealand’s travel and tourism industry, focusing on identifying opportunities and enhancing communication skills for future industry leaders..

120

CREDITS

40

WEEKS

30 HOURS PER WEEK

9AM - 4PM    I   MONDAY - THURSDAY

Class times are subject to change under the discretion of Crown Institute of Studies

FEES

FREE

STUDY

fees free

COURSE OUTLINE

This diploma-level course provides a broad overview of the NZ tourism industry. Emphasis is placed on developing strong business and workplace management, as well as communication skills, allowing graduates to become leaders of the industry. Graduates will have excellent knowledge of tourism operations, these include business systems, commercial aviation, finance and budgeting, trends in the tourism environment and understand market changes in the industry.

Course Delivery Method:

Face to face in a classroom setting, with elements of blended online learning.

THE COURSE CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING MODULES

Effective communication in Travel & Tourism

NZ tourism sector, region-by-region

Trends in the international tourism environment

Tourism venture improvements

Finance and budgeting

Commercial aviation

Workplace management and personal work ethics

Business systems development

Students are assessed through a mixture of written assessments, presentations and practical role plays. 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AVAILABLE (OPTIONAL):

• Crown Certificate in Cabin Crew
• Pure New Zealand Specialist Certificate
• Contiki Certificate
• Blue Lagoon Cruises Certificate
• Hawaii Tourism Certificate
• Hong Kong Specialist Certificate
• Tiare Tahiti Specialist Certificate
• Pierre & Vacances Expert in Mountains in France Diploma
• Online Travel Training (OTT) courses

COURSE TRIPS

All Crown programmes include trips to relevant sites and destinations. These educational visits will allow you to interact with professionals in the industry and observe the work in the real work environment.

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Upcoming Intakes

2024 COURSE DATES

29 Apr 2024 - 11 Apr 2025

22 Jul 2024 - 27 Jun 2025

14 Oct 2024 - 19 Sep 2025

2025 COURSE DATES

3 Feb 2025 - 19 Jun 2025

10 Mar 2025 - 27 Feb 2026

28 Apr 2025 - 2 Apr 2026

21 Jul 2025 - 4 Jul 2026

13 Oct 2025 - 18 Sep 2026

2024 TERM BREAKS

14 Apr - 26 Apr 2024

7 Jul - 20 Jul 2024

30 Sep - 11 Oct 2024

2024 SUMMER BREAK

23 Dec 2024 – 3 Feb 2025

2025 TERM BREAKS

14 Apr - 25 Apr 2025

7 Jul - 18 Jul 2025

29 Sep - 10 Oct 2025

2025 SUMMER BREAK

22 Dec 2025 – 26 Jan 2026

entry requirements

Domestic Student

  • 18 years of age at course start date.
  • NCEA Level 3 or NZ Certificate in Travel level 4 or equivalent or at least one year work experience in the tourism or travel industries. 
  • Students who do not meet the entry requirements may be accepted at the discretion of the department head.

International student

  • 18 years of age or older at course start date
  • IELTS (General or Academic) 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0 (or NZQA approved equivalent)
  • 3 years of secondary school or equivalent work experience

Study & Work Programme

Try our Study & Work service! Explore career paths, gain work experience and earn extra cash while you study.
Your choice to take advantage of this optional service.

What is included with Study & Work:

• Free professional training in employment skills and customer service from Function Staff, our Study and Work partners.
• Paid part-time employment with Function Staff during your course.
• Free 1-1 CV preparation, career advice and interview skills with Crown’s employment team.
• A standard reference will be included at the end of your program.

Further STudy

Students who successfully complete this course may wish to continue their studies in any of the following:

If you successfully complete this course you may wish to continue your studies at degree level. You may be eligible for credits toward further study. Please ask us for details.

CAREER PATHWAY

CAREER OPTIONS

Careersnz is a useful careers resource for students

Employment
Pathways

Find more employment
options at Careers NZ

A qualification in this course can lead to great jobs such as:

Business Development Coordinator

Marketing & Promotions Coordinator

Travel & Trade Coordinator

Tourism Operations Supervisor

2024 COURSE FEES

Domestic Students:

NZ $11,514

Check your Fees Free Eligibility

International Students:

Tuition NZ $17,960, Material NZ $1,500,

Registration NZ $250